LaRhee Henderson, BCMB director
PhD Chemistry/Biochemistry
Associate Professor, Chemistry Dept
email: LaRhee.henderson@drake.edu
Outside Interests: Christianity, Dogs (Kate, Liz), Quilting, Gardening
Charisse Buising, BCMB Assistant Director
PhD Molecular Biology/Genetic Engineering
Associate Professor, Biology Dept
email: charisse.buising@drake.edu
Outside interests: Family (Husband Bob, 6 yr old Joe, 7 yr old Anna), Environment, Cats (Ninja, CAT), Golf
Mark Vitha
PhD Analytical Chemistry
Assistant Professor, Chemistry Dept
Outside interests: family (Wife Megan), fishing, basketball, Chicago sports, Science history
Jim Christiansen
PhD Herpitology
Professor, Biology Dept
email: james.christiansen@drake.edu
Outside interests: investments
Dennis Bidney
PhD Biochemistry
Pioneer Hibred, Manager
email: BidneyD@phibred.com
Outside interests: pottery, music, golf,
Piper Wall
DVM, PhD Vet Med, Zoology
Research Scientist, Iowa Methodist Medical Center Surgery Education
email: Wallp0@ihs.org
Outside Interests: Hockey, Family (Husband Jim), softball, dogs (Dog, Sasha)
Other Faculty Teaching Chemistry Courses in BCMB
Gholam Mirafzal
PhD Chemistry/Organic
Associate Professor, Chemistry Dept
email: gholam.mirafzal@drake.edu
Maria Bohorquez
PhD Chemistry/Physical Chemistry
Associate Professor, Chemistry Dept
email: Maria.bohoroquez@drake.edu
Colin Cairns
PhD Chemistry/Inorganic
Associate Professor, Chemistry Dept
email: Colin.Cairnes@drake.edu
Other Faculty Teaching Biology Courses in BCMB
Jerry Honts
PhD Cell Biology
Associate Professor, Biology Dept
email: jerry.honts@drake.edu
Dean Hoganson
PhD Microbiology
Professor, Biology Dept
email: dean. hoganson@drake.edu
